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Force-charging an old iPod?

[Deleted User] · 2013-05-15 20:00:24

Just have a clearout and came across a third generation (I think, it has rewind, menu, play and fastforward above the scroll wheel. Anyway, rather unsurprisingly after at least 5 years lying unused it isn't responding when connected to a Laptop via USB. Has anyone got any ideas on how to get around this or should I just…

15-05-2013 8:00pm

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Just have a clearout and came across a third generation (I think, it has rewind, menu, play and fastforward above the scroll wheel. Anyway, rather unsurprisingly after at least 5 years lying unused it isn't responding when connected to a Laptop via USB. Has anyone got any ideas on how to get around this or should I just get rid?

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#2 15-05-2013 8:02pm

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I would say the battery has had it and not worth replacing it would be cheaper to buy a new one.

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#3 15-05-2013 8:19pm

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Yeah I have one that I use anyway, was more just a curiosity thing.

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#4 15-05-2013 8:33pm

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From what I understand USB is not as powerful as using an apple charger, so if u have one try that. Also don't give up after 5 min, leave it charging a good while. If that fails it wouldn't surprise me if a battery replacement on that is easy (dunno for sure) and you might find replacement batt on eBay/amazon/dx.com for little money.

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